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Hazel Green, Alabama
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Location in Madison County and the state of Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.05 sq mi (26.02 km2) |
| • Land | 10.03 sq mi (25.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,105 |
| • Density | 409.15/sq mi (157.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35750
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-33808 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402573 |
Hazel Green is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Madison County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community was 4,105, up from 3,630 at the 2010 census.
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History
The town of Hazel Green was named by Andrew Jackson because the hazel bushes along the road were of a vibrant green color. In the early 19th century, several farmers from Georgia and the Carolina states moved to Hazel Green after discovering that the area had some of the richest soil in the Southeast. A post office was built in 1819 on the southeast corner of the intersection now known as Hwy. 231-431 & Joe Quick Road. Several grocers and rest stops were built along this intersection, also. It became a bustling community and incorporated into a town on June 15, 1821 by an act of the state legislature with a population of approximately 400. At the time, Hazel Green was a small, rural community that served as a crossroads. Roads connected Hazel Green with Athens to the west, Winchester, TN to the east, Huntsville to the south, and Nashville to the north. These roads intersected at what is now known as the intersection of US Highway 231/431, Joe Quick Road, and West Limestone Road. The town eventually became unincorporated and despite recent growth, remains unincorporated to this day.
On April 3, 1974, Hazel Green was hit by an F5 tornado during the 1974 Super Outbreak.
After several months of rumors and speculation, Walmart began construction of a Supercenter on the southwest corner of US Highway 231/431 and Charity Lane in June 2014. This brought attention to several local residents and media outlets, as Walmart typically does not build supercenters in unincorporated areas. After completion in March 2015, the store attracted several other businesses in the same vicinity, including multiple fast food restaurants and shopping centers. As of December 2016, Zaxby's, Burger King, Arby's, Papa Murphy's Pizza, Taco Bell, AT&T, Great Clips, Dollar Tree, Hibbett's Sports, Verizon, and Pet Depot make up the list of new businesses in the area. Hazel Green is slated for continued residential and commercial growth in the upcoming years.
Geography
Hazel Green is located at 34°55′25″N 86°34′2″W / 34.92361°N 86.56722°W (34.923712, -86.567206).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 10.0 square miles (26 km2), all land.
Major Roads
U.S. Route 231
U.S. Route 431
Neighboring communities
- Huntsville
- Meridianville
- Moores Hill
- New Market
- Harvest
- Toney
Rivers
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,503 | — | |
| 1990 | 2,208 | 46.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,805 | 72.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,630 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 4,105 | 13.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,630 people, 1,338 households, and 1,017 families residing in the community. The population density was 363 people per square mile (139.6/km2). There were 1,434 housing units at an average density of 143.4 per square mile (55.2/km2). The racial makeup of the community was 88.9% White, 5.9% Black or African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. 2.3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,338 households out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the community, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.
The median income for a household in the community was $48,822, and the median income for a family was $60,588. Males had a median income of $42,981 versus $30,990 for females. The per capita income for the community was $23,693. About 10.8% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,284 | 80.0% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 356 | 8.67% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.73% |
| Other/Mixed | 242 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 159 | 3.87% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,105 people, 1,516 households, and 1,155 families residing in the CDP.
Notable people
- Claire Lynch, bluegrass singer
- George Lindsey, actor who portrayed Goober Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show and Hee-Haw
- Kira Lewis Jr., professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans
See also
In Spanish: Hazel Green (Alabama) para niños
